Parents as People
A mental wellbeing support offer exclusively for the parents community of the Leipzig International School and Kindergarten.
Parents as People Workshop Series
Being a parent today means juggling multiple roles: caregiver, professional, organiser, emotional supporter, taxi driver, household manager… and that’s just the beginning. Add the challenges of living in a different country, navigating cultural expectations, or managing complex work-life demands, and it’s no wonder many parents feel stretched, exhausted, or emotionally depleted.
This workshop series is for you — the parent, the adult, the human — not for your children.
What You’ll Gain
- Connect with a community of parents navigating similar pressures
- Recognise and reduce the mental load that comes with juggling multiple roles
- Understand and manage self-criticism, guilt, and unrealistic expectations
- Learn to identify, respect, and meet your own personal needs
- Build emotional resilience and self-compassion for everyday challenges
Session Overview
Introductory workshop
Friday, 24 April 2026, 12:30 – 13:30 | Online
Video conference link: Available via email, or accessible here on 24 April from 12:25.
This introductory workshop is an opportunity to get to know me and to learn more about the mental wellbeing support sessions I will be offering exclusively to LIS parents in May and June 2026 (see dates and topics below).
It’s a relaxed and welcoming space where I will introduce my approach, the themes we’ll explore, and what you can expect from the group sessions.
If you would like to receive the video link directly and a reminder the day before the event, please feel free to email me.
That said, the link will also be made available here on 24 April for easy access, so there is no need to contact me in advance.
Group sessions
- Venue: LIS Kindergarten, Karl-Heine-Straße 95, 04229 Leipzig
- Session dates and topics: see separate section below
- Time: 14:30 – 16:00
- Format: in person only
- Session language: English
- Attendee numbers: 4 – 10 people per session
- Costs: 30 € per session or 100 € for all four sessions
- Payment: Paypal or bank transfer
- Registration is required! You are very welcome to join one session or the full series. As places are limited, please email me to reserve your spot.
Session dates and topics
8 May 2026
Stress, Overwhelm & Mental Load
Understanding the hidden pressures you carry
22 May 2026
Self-Criticism, Guilt & Unrealistic Expectations
Learning to relate to yourself with greater compassion
5 June 2026
Personal Needs, Boundaries & Self-Care
Practical and realistic ways to maintain balance
19 June 2026
Emotional Resilience & Self-Compassion
Strengthening your inner resources for everyday life
Please note: You do not need to attend all sessions. While the themes connect, each session stands on its own and can be attended independently.
Who this is for
Exclusively for parents of the Leipzig International School and Kindergarten students
- Expat and local families alike
- Adults balancing caregiving, professional responsibilities, and personal life
- Anyone who wants to reflect, recharge, and strengthen their emotional wellbeing
Important Notes
- This series does not offer parenting advice, couples therapy, or child-focused therapy.
- Participation is reflective and optional, there is no pressure to share personal experiences.
- The focus is on adult wellbeing, emotional awareness, and sustainable self-care.
Join the sessions
Take a moment for yourself. Explore the pressures you carry, connect with your own needs, and strengthen your resilience as a parent, professional, and human being.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via the email button below.